Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that forms a significant part of the body's defense against infections. They are quick responders to sites of infection and are particularly…

The NIM-DMHR framework elucidates the complex interplay between neuroimmunological mechanisms and the Diet-Mental Health Relationship (DMHR), revealing the brain and immune system pathways that underscore the link between dietary choices…

Noise pollution is the presence of unwanted or disturbing sounds that can have adverse effects on human health and well-being. It often stems from various sources, such as traffic, industrial…

Non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs), or dietary fiber, are long chains of sugar molecules too large to be broken down and absorbed in the small intestine (Kohlmeier, 2003). Instead, they go to…

Non-essential amino acids are a group of amino acids that the human body can synthesize internally, so they do not need to be obtained through diet. The body can produce…

Norepinephrine, or noradrenaline, is a neurotransmitter that functions in the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response. It modulates attention, alertness, and arousal and is…

The nucleus accumbens (NAc) is the main component of the ventral striatum, a brain region involved in processing motivation, reward, and emotions. It plays a central role in reward-related behaviors—including…

A theory of behavior change was proposed in 2009 by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. It applies the principles of behavioral economics to influence human behavior and proposes that every…

A term from the self-determination theory, nutriments are conditions or materials humans need to function. Biological nutriments are food and drinks that nourish the body, while psychological conditions that fulfill…

The field of science encompasses how diet and nutrients affect the human body. While the field of nutrition examines how diet and nutrients impact the health of the human body,…